Bangladesh thrash Sri Lanka 6-2
Dhaka, August 2: Bangladesh U-16 started with a bang with a 6-2 victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of group B in the SAFF U-16 championship at the Dasrath Stadium, Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Mezbahuddin slammed a hat-trick scoring in the 8th, 40th and 64th minutes while Mahmud Ali and Akash Kumar scored two goals in the 14th and 15th minute respectively. The other goal came off Mohammad Sabbir’s foot in the 64th minute.
Johar Mohammad scored a brace for Sri Lanka in the 68th and 86th minute with the last one off a penalty.
Bangladesh play hosts Nepal in the last group match on Thursday.